Truck Driver CDL B Local

Ryder • Richmond, CA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a local Class B CDL truck driver in Richmond, California. Drivers deliver beverages solo to Gilroy, the Bay Area, Redding, and Tahoe, and return home daily. The work uses a straight truck with reefer equipment, including 16-, 24-, and 26-foot trailers, and involves heavy-touch freight. Drivers use a manual pallet jack, hand truck, and lift gate; Ryder provides training on the equipment needed for the role. Trucks are well-maintained, safe, and 36 months old or newer, with 24/7 roadside maintenance and fueling available at more than 800 nationwide maintenance locations.

The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, with a start time of approximately 5:00 a.m. Drivers work 50–60 hours per week and are paid weekly at $28 per hour. Ryder advertises earnings of $1,750 or more per week. Paid training is provided. The company describes the role as one in which drivers make safety decisions and receive support on the road and behind the scenes.

Ryder offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on the first day, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year; uniforms, cell phone, and boot allowances; a 401(k) rollover option and company match after one year; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. Additional screening may apply depending on the position or customer assignment.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a Ryder drug test.
• Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
• Pass a DOT physical.
• Pass a Ryder road test.
• Provide the appropriate CDL and endorsements for the position.
• Have verifiable Class A or Class B experience in a tractor-trailer or comparable vehicle: 9 months within the past 3 years, or 2 years within the last 5 years, or 5 years within the last 10 years.
• Be able to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Be able to read, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.

Responsibilities

• Comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Detect, eliminate, or minimize safety hazards.
• Maintain accurate records and logs.
• Load and unload freight, or assist with loading and unloading when required by the customer.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Paid training
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• PTO accrual starting Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
• Uniform allowance
• Cell phone allowance
• Boot allowance
• 401(k) rollover available and company match after 1 year
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
• Driver referral bonuses, advertised as unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired driver
• 24/7 roadside maintenance support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed